Nutty Christmas Bark

There is nothing better than a delicious dessert that comes together with only a few ingredients. This chocolatey Christmas bark from Paleo Sweets & Treats is the perfect gift for coworkers or addition to your holiday dessert table!

If you are looking for the perfect gift for the holiday season, this may be the one. This recipe is versatile and can be changed to include whatever nuts or dried fruits you have in your pantry. I always try to customize it depending on which friend or family member I’m giving this special gift to.

1 cup (175 g) chopped dark chocolate (85% cacao or higher)
½ cup (55 g) blanched almond slices
? cup (50 g) unsweetened dried cranberries
¼ cup (20 g) unsweetened shredded coconut

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.

Prepare a double boiler by setting a glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, but do not let the bowl touch the water. Place the chocolate in the bowl of the double boiler and let sit until almost completely melted. Remove the bowl from the heat, stir the chocolate until smooth, then spread over the prepared baking sheet to your desired thickness. Sprinkle the almonds, cranberries, and coconut over the melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, 20 to 30 minutes. Once set, break or cut into pieces.

The bark can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 1 week or in the freezer for 30 days.

Makes ten 1-ounce (28 g) servings

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